RSMR: The end of speculation?

'Living in unprecedented times'

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For investors today the oft used words 'living in unprecedented times' ring truer than for many years. The world has suffered its first pandemic in 100 years, the first invasion in Europe in 75 years and the first serious bout of inflation in 40 years. In practical terms, are we seeing the end of the 'Age of Speculation'?

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